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#4002 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Sanger Academy Charter
Elementary School · Sanger Unified · Sanger, CA
A charter elementary school in Sanger, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2207 Ninth St., Sanger, CA 93657
- Math 41% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanger Academy Charter score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanger Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,585/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanger), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,655
Median home value
$382,700
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–11 | 0.8 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sanger Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanger Academy Charter is listed in Sanger Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanger Academy Charter
Sanger Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Sanger, CA, part of Sanger Unified, serving approximately 619 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,002 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanger Academy Charter
What grades does Sanger Academy Charter serve?
Sanger Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sanger Academy Charter?
Sanger Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanger Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanger Academy Charter is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanger Academy Charter rank in CA?
Sanger Academy Charter ranks #4,002 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sanger Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanger Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanger Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanger Academy Charter has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sanger Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Sanger Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sanger Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Sanger Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanger Academy Charter?
68.3% of students at Sanger Academy Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (559) 524-6840
- Area population (ZIP 93657)
- 36,536
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93657; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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